Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Moves Ahead With Drug Testing Food Stamp Users
Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
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Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
Rich discussed N.C.'s bathroom bill, the passing of Prince and Pennsylvania fining Uber. He also discussed candidates campaigning in Pennsylvania, stories of Ed Snider throwing Trump out his suite and Clinton getting grilled about Wall Street Transcripts. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm and Rape survivor Kaeley Triller at 4:30pm.
Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane hiring former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor as an adviser and Jim Donovan and Brooke Thomas from CBS 3 at 8:50.
Rich discussed the Eagles loss, Ben Carson's thoughts on a Muslim president and recapped the Emmys. He also discussed molestation among Afghan allies, Scott Walker dropping out the Presidential race and Hillary Clinton's declaration to be a real person. Rich spoke with CJ Pearson about his latest viral video about Obama at 3:30pm. He also spoke with Philly Mag's Joel Mathis about Kathleen Kane at 4:30pm.
Chris reviewed Hillary Clinton's interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, last night's Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Denver Broncos, and Donald Trump's response to a question accusing President Obama of being a Muslim. He talked with Chris Butler on Finance Friday about taxing hedge fund managers at 7:00, Phillies Announcer Scott Franzke about the team approaching 100 losses at 7:20, Pam Cornforth from the Ronald McDonald House at 7:50, and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to preview this weekend's matchup between the Eagles and the Cowboys at 8:00.
Rich discussed Gov. Scott Walker's visit to Philadelphia, the Republican debate and Cecil the Lion. He also spoke with Tom Rogan of the National Review about Jonathan Pollard and Matt Brouillette, President of the Commonwealth Foundation regarding the Townhall meeting and Presidential race.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker told Geno's Steaks owner Geno Vento he's had cheesesteaks with Cheez Whiz in Philadelphia before and would have been dripping the orange goo if he ordered his the usual way.
Chris analyzed Donald Trump's appeal, Rachel Dolezal's interview with Vanity Fair, and SEPTA's website crashing. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 about the Netroots Nation conference, Nicole Russel from the Federalist at 7:00 about Taylor Swift's style of Capitalism, and Rick Santorum at 8:00 about his campaign for President.
Chris discussed the deal reached in Vienna on nuclear negotiations with Iran, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's declaration that he is running for President and an approaching mini-ice age. He also spoke with Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. from Forbes at 7:20 and La Salle University foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 8:20.
Rich discussed Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman threatening Donald Trump, Jim Webb's comments about the Democratic party and Scott Walker's presidential bid. He also discussed whether jury duty is a civic duty, country stars protesting the Confederate Flag and President Obama commuting sentences of drug offenders. Rich spoke with Professor Nick Bromell about his article, Let's Make The Confederate Flag a Hate Crime at 5pm and CBS analyst Jill Schlesinger about the Greece debt crisis at 5:40pm.
Rendell spoke with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and said there is a real chance for Trump to emerge as a serious contender.
Rich analyzed the reaction to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker failing to graduate college, an application to join Al-Qaeda found at Osama bin Laden's compound, and a hot dog vendor price gouging tourists. He also talked with Kirsten Powers from FOX News, WPHT's Chris Stigall, and Republican candidate for Mayor in Philadelphia, Melissa Murray Bailey.
Rich broadcasts from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC and talks with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Amber Smith from Concerned Veterans for America, Arthur Brooks from the American Enterprise Institute, Carolyn Bolton from American Majority, and Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform.
Rich reviewed the OSCARs, a report that revealed Hillary Clinton paid women less than men while serving as Senator from New York, and the withdraw of a judicial nominee from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He also talked to PA State Rep. Joe Hackett about decriminalizing out-state-alcohol purchases.
Rich responded to statements from a State Department spokesperson that economic factors are drawing recruits to ISIS, Philadelphia DA Seth Williams challenging Governor Tom Wolf's moratorium on the death penalty and Vanilla Ice being arrested for burglary.
Rich discussed a federal judge's ruling halting President Obama's executive order on immigration, pending FCC regulations on net neutrality, and Saturday Night Live's most successful former member. He talked to FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai and Nick Gillespie from Reason.
WPHT midday host, Dom Giordano spoke with Ed Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Political Science Professor at La Salle University about the Wisconsin governor's lack of a degree.
Rich discussed today's shooting at the University of North Carolina, Jon Stewart stepping down as host of the Daily Show, and President Obama seeking a war resolution from Congress. He also talked to Kaz Nejatian, the CEO of Kash.
Rich covered the terrorist attack against a satirical magazine in Paris and the ensuing media coverage, and a 17-year-old girl fighting a state order she undergo chemotherapy treatments.
Chris discusses Temple University's new luxury dorm rooms, President Obama hosting the 1972 Miami Dolphins, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's endorsement Steve Lonegan for Senate. He talks to Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine, and the Piazza Pet of the Week.
Chris discusses CPAC snubbing New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the controversy surrounding Argo, and the reasons people are leaving Philadelphia. He talks to David Martosko from the Daily Caller about the latest on the FBI investigation of New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez, and former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, about the impending sequester cuts.
Chris recounts Scott Walkers win in Wisconsin's recall election and gets analysis from CBS Reporter Andrew Mollenbeck and Human Events Contributor John Hayward. He details a story of a union contract that could prove to be the end of privatization plans of the PA LCB, and he talks to Tom McGrath from the Philly Post and Pat Ciarrocchi from CBS 3.
Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be quiet, but it will be brutally cold with a high of 35 degrees.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
A man was shot, and two other men were stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Sunday afternoon, police said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be quiet, but it will be brutally cold with a high of 35 degrees.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Oil prices rose sharply when market trading began late Sunday over concerns that the supply from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or grind to a halt.
A man was shot, and two other men were stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Sunday afternoon, police said.
A man was shot, and two other men were stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Sunday afternoon, police said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter had two perfect innings in his highly anticipated spring training start Sunday vs. the Yankees.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Pope Leo XIV expressed deep concerns over the violence in the Middle East while speaking at St. Peter's Square.
A new photo has emerged of the gunman who police say killed two people and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin, Texas.
The Philadelphia area could see some wintry mix during the morning commute Tuesday, but warmer days are in sight. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority are adding artificial intelligence-powered cameras to trolleys in the city. The cameras will help identify and ticket cars that illegally block trolley routes.
The Philadelphia area can expect a bitterly cold Sunday night and Monday morning, but warmer temperatures are on the way. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.